X-Message-Number: 6550
Date:  Wed, 17 Jul 96 18:16:09 
From: Steve Bridge <>
Subject: Alcor statement on Prometheus

To CryoNet
>From Steve Bridge, President
Alcor Life Extension Foundation
July 15, 1996

     Alcor's Board of Directors is pleased to see the level of enthusiasm 
for cryonics research being generated by Paul Wakfer's proposal for the 
Prometheus Program.  We agree that research on brain cryopreservation is 
essential for the success of cryonics.  Alcor might consider investing in 
a company which assembles such a program and might consider accepting 
directed donations from members to provide such investments after Alcor's 
Directors have the opportunity to study certain additional information, 
some of which Paul has stated is being prepared:

1.  A business plan.
2.  A plan for how researchers and research projects will be selected.
3.  A prospectus (since investments are being solicited)
4.  Our own understanding that Alcor's participation would not endanger 
its status as a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization.

     Until we have more information, we cannot responsibly commit our 
resources by attaching a dollar figure to the level of investment Alcor 
might consider.  We suggest that the discussion on CryoNet and in other 
forums continue, since many valuable suggestions and questions have 
already been exchanged.

Steve Bridge


Stephen Bridge, President ()

Alcor Life Extension Foundation
Non-profit cryonic suspension services since 1972.
7895 E. Acoma Dr., Suite 110, Scottsdale AZ 85260-6916
Phone (602) 922-9013  (800) 367-2228   FAX (602) 922-9027
 for general requests
http://www.alcor.org


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